Ratcliff, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 97, Ratcliff's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Ratcliff is a small community located in Arkansas, within Logan County. The total population is 97. It ranks as the 522nd most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ratcliff is 54.4 years. This is 41% higher than the state median of 38.5 years. Only 12.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 13.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ratcliff is $48,125. This is 21% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 40% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 32.0%. This is 100% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 2.2%. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $115,300. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Ratcliff is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 91.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 38% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Ratcliff is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.4% of the population. Asian residents account for 5.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (5.1% vs 1.6%).

Education

14.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ratcliff, Arkansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Arkansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.